SOURCES SOUGHT
Q -- Cell Culture Laboratory master and Working Cell Bank Qualification Testing
- Notice Date
- 8/6/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541380
— Testing Laboratories
- Contracting Office
- US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014
- ZIP Code
- 21702-5014
- Solicitation Number
- W81XWH-14-T-0256
- Response Due
- 8/18/2014
- Archive Date
- 10/5/2014
- Point of Contact
- Eric Olmstead, 301-619-9137
- E-Mail Address
-
US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
(eric.c.olmstead.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This Request for Information (RFI) this is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, quotations, or obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services, but for planning purposes only. This RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and to explore industry capabilities. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission to this announcement or the Government use of such information. The information provided may be used by the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request for information or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will be used by the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) to find sources to participate in: Perform qualification tests on between 30-35 cell lines to ensure consistent and accurate performance of plaque and TNA assays as well as consistent and healthy cultivation of viral stocks used for regulated studies. Tests will be performed on Master and Working Cell Banks active or activated at USAMRIID. All work will be in direct support of USAMRIID. Basic tests include but are not limited to: Sterility Testing of Cell Lines for Bacteria, and Fungus Mycoplasma Culture Method Isoenzyme (Cell Line Identity testing) Once the information is received, USAMRAA may publish a synopsis requesting further information and industry comments on a refined set of requirements along with a draft acquisition strategy and milestone schedule. Interested parties shall respond, no later than 18 Aug 2014 at 12pm Eastern Time, with a capabilities package or statement that meet all of the aforementioned attributes. All responses shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Eric Olmstead @eric.c.olmstead.civ@mail.mil. This announcement is a request for information sources sought only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP). An RFP may or may not be posted in the future. The Government does not guarantee any action beyond this RFI. Contracting Office Address: United States Primary Point of Contact.: Eric Olstead, Contract Specialist eric.c.olmstead.civ@mail.mil
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMRAA/DAMD17/W81XWH-14-T-0256/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity ATTN: MCMR-AAA, 820 Chandler Street Frederick MD
- Zip Code: 21702-5014
- Zip Code: 21702-5014
- Record
- SN03455364-W 20140808/140807023404-da240b500330ba94c1c54e4db8e9b6cb (fbodaily.com)
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